Director, Data Center Operations

Capital One Financial

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Work type: On-site
Location: Riverwoods, IL
Salary: $173,000–$197,400 / yr
Posted: 30 days ago

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Similar $181k

This role $185k

$126k most similar roles pay here $230k

This role pays more than 55% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$220,069 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $185k versus about $181k for comparable roles.

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About Capital One Financial

Capital One Financial is a bank holding company specializing in credit cards, auto loans, banking, and savings products, known for its data-driven approach to consumer and commercial finance. Industry: Financial Services & Banking

Capital One Financial currently has 498 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $197,300–$225,100 across 495 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Director, Data Center Operations

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As a Facility Operations Director at Capital One, you will oversee the management and infrastructure operations of critical facilities including two data centers and one processing center located in Illinois and Utah. Your role involves ensuring compliance with local codes, OSHA, EPA, and NFPA guidelines while managing a team dedicated to facility maintenance and third-party engineering oversight. You will lead strategic analyses, manage risks, and drive sustainability programs that support emission reduction targets. Key responsibilities include partnering with technology teams for service level agreement adherence, supporting critical response during emergencies, and optimizing infrastructure to reduce PUE and control costs. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in data center operations, system commissioning, and compliance management, along with a strong background in HVAC, UPS, and generator systems maintenance.

Skills

UPS Generator CRAC Chiller RTU HVAC Maintenance Commissioning Data Center Operations Facility Management Sustainability PUE OSHA EPA NFPA KPI Change Control Audit Critical Response Power Usage Effectiveness Compliance

What you'll do

Lead a team overseeing data center and processing facilities operations.
Ensure compliance with inter-company service level agreements for facility oversight.
Monitor critical systems uptime and support maintenance and construction efforts.
Align operations with capacity, performance, and sustainability objectives.
Conduct site inspections and audits to ensure regulatory compliance.

What we're looking for

At least 7 years of data center operations or infrastructure management experience.
Experience commissioning critical systems and managing multiple data centers.
Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA guidelines and local codes.
Expertise in HVAC, UPS, generator, and chiller system operations.
Ability to manage sustainability programs and reduce PUE.
Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional team communication skills.
Leadership experience in setting objectives and managing priorities.

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